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The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi has denied agreeing to accept a vice -presidential position in the event of a political alliance in the 2027 elections.
TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that the former Anambra governor via his microblogging platform, X formerly Twitter on Saturday clarified his stance on collaborating with other political entities, stressing he is not desperate to become president.
Obi noted that some fifth columnists resorted to propaganda, deliberately distorting his comments during a TV interview.
He said, “I have been inundated with calls and concerns regarding the interview I granted to News Central TV. In that interview, I took the opportunity it provided to explain my position in detail. However, some fifth columnists have resorted to propaganda, deliberately distorting the narrative.
“Let me reiterate clearly what I said, which is on record. I do not want to be one of those preoccupied with 2027 while Nigerians are suffering from hunger, poverty, insecurity, and other pressing challenges.
“I explicitly stated my openness to working with others, provided their intentions were not centred on state capture. I emphasized my commitment to partnering with those who share my vision for advancing Nigeria’s progress.”
Obi reiterated his commitment to addressing Nigeria’s pressing issue.
“I also made it clear that I remain committed to the Labour Party, and if anyone wishes to negotiate or join forces, they must disclose their true intentions. When 2027 arrives, if I decide to run for any office, it will not be with those whose sole aim is state capture or merely winning an election,” he said.